AD 2024-04-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2024-04-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-2144
FR Citation
89 FR 19231

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the fastener holes in certain fuselage frames, specifically at the four holes of the crossbeam splicing at frame (FR)16 and FR20 on both the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, which can result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane due to the failure of structural components.

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Required Actions

Continue to require repetitive inspections for cracking of the fastener holes in certain fuselage frames. Depending on airplane configuration, provide an optional terminating action to the repetitive inspections, as specified in EASA AD 2023-0150. Allow the use of applicable previously issued Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs).

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in EASA AD 2023-0150, which are incorporated by reference.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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